At-home sleep tests are convenient and cheaper than lab studies. But there are some major differences you should know before buying. Taylor Leamey Former Senior Writer Taylor Leamey wrote about all ...

Both at-home sleep tests and smartwatches gather data on your sleep. Here's how to decide which one is right for you. Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental ...

There are three main types of sleep apnea: obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), central sleep apnea (CSA) and complex sleep apnea syndrome (CSAS). OSA, the most common form, occurs when the muscles in the ...

A recent review concluded that polysomnography tests have objective value in assessing the effect that socioeconomic status has on sleep quality. In a review published in Clocks and Sleep, a ...

What is a sleep study? A sleep study, also known as a polysomnogram, is a diagnostic test that monitors various body functions while a person is asleep. It is most commonly used to diagnose sleep ...

Medicare covers sleep tests when you show clinical signs and symptoms of specific disorders, including sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or parasomnia. Medicare covers different types of sleep studies (Types I ...

Medicare Part B may cover sleep studies, including polysomnographies, to screen for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) if a person shows clinical signs and their doctor provides medical evidence supporting ...

Healthcare professionals, pilots, truck drivers and shift workers have likely all experienced sleep deprivation, which negatively affects performance, safety, and quality of life. Researchers have ...

Boston reports 114% recent surge in flu cases in December, urges vaccinations ‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it US regulators approve Wegovy pill for ...

Sleep is, of course, essential to survival. For such a ubiquitous aspect of human existence, however, the “why” has always been considered a grand question in biology, according to Keith Hengen, ...